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Gastropod shell
Object Number 63-4-10/40654
Display Title Gastropod shell
Descriptions
Object Description 1 Shell.
Inventory Description Gastropod shell
Classification
  • Faunal Remain
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / Ohio / Hamilton County / Anderson Township / Turpin Archaeological District / Turpin Homestead Site; Ohio State Site # 33HA28 (105; 19)
Intrasite General diggings
Additional Geographic Terms Lower Little Miami River Valley
Materials Shell
Dimensions Overall: 2.1 × 1.4 × 1.3 cm (13/16 × 9/16 × 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 63-4-10/40654
Provenance
Collector Dr. Charles L. Metz (06/1885-01/1886)
Expedition Peabody Museum Expedition (1885-1886)

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Faunal Remain
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